Do you know who murdered DeShawn King in 2013? In the early hours of January 30, 2013, the life of 18-year-old DeShawn Dupree King was tragically cut short in Knoxville, Tennessee. King, a male who had attended Central High School, was found deceased in the passenger seat of a green Ford Explorer at approximately 12:45 a.m. on East New Street. He was a father, survived by his young son.
Though he was discovered on East New Street, investigators with the Knoxville Police Department believe the fatal shooting actually occurred on
Linden Avenue, possibly in the 2300 block. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing two male subjects wearing black hoodies fleeing the area immediately after the shooting. This description provides the only public information available about the potential suspects involved in King's death.
Despite the passage of time, the murder of DeShawn King remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The Knoxville Police Department has continued to appeal to the public for assistance, expressing a firm belief that there are individuals in the community with knowledge that could lead to the identification and apprehension of those responsible. Investigators have noted the absence of video evidence from the scene, making witness testimony all the more critical to achieving justice for the young man whose life was taken so violently.
